Tag: Jim Scanlon

The West Chester Area School District is considering its future steps as parents across the state ramp up pressure on districts over school mask requirements…

After more than a year of academic disruption due to the pandemic, even high-achieving school districts in the area are feeling the effects, write…

After careful deliberation, West Chester Area School District officials have decided to deny the application submitted by Skills for Life Charter School, according to a…

West Chester Area School District officials are considering hybrid education models as a way of getting students back to school this fall, writes Fran Maye…

The West Chester Area School District is among the many school districts in Pennsylvania struggling with making a decision on reopening schools this fall amidst…

The West Chester Area School District is preparing for more virtual classes as the possibility of school closures impacting the 2020-21 school year continues…

After the state closed its schools last month, local educators, students, and their families have been adjusting on the fly as learning shifts from the…

West Chester Area School District Superintendent Dr. Jim Scanlon has provided an update to staff, parents, and students on the progress of the shift to…

The Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce celebrated event caterer John Serock Catering, State Rep. Carolyn Comitta, and the Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center as…

Nearly 30 superintendents from the Philadelphia area stood together earlier this week as they demanded changes to Pennsylvania’s charter law, which is forcing their…

The West Chester Area School District has broken ground for the $23.6 million Greystone Elementary School, the 11th elementary school in the district, writes…

Dr. Jim Scanlon, the Superintendent of the West Chester Area School District, spoke with VISTA Today about growing up in a family with five other…

Join the Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce for breakfast as they host a State of Education Update sponsored by West Chester University featuring presentations…

Join GWCC at their annual State of Education Breakfast featuring presentations from Dr. Christopher Fiorentino, President of West Chester University, Dr. James Scanlon, Superintendent of…

A few Chester County schools are rethinking their format by introducing new, innovative ways for their students to learn, writes Jessica Press for Philadelphia magazine…

Snapchat is the No. 1 app for human trafficking. Kik Messenger is the “defacto app” for child predators. And, at just eight years old, a…

The United Way of Chester County recently honored local businesses and community partners at its Campaign Kickoff & Annual Meeting held at Penn Oaks Golf…

A few branches of the YMCA of Greater Brandywine will host training camps this weekend for the athletes representing Team Pennsylvania in the 2018 Special…